Eldar Lexicon

Eldar Portal

Eldar Runes^[1]

The Eldar Language is highly advanced and almost impossible to understand for lesser races. Many references draw upon the Eldar psyche, mythical figures, and long-lost events. The Eldar also communicate with pose and gesture, it is possible for two Eldar to have full conversations without saying a word to one another.^[1]

The written Eldar language is just as complex, with each symbol being a concept as opposed to a letter. Even more complicated is the fact that many of these word-concepts have different meanings depending on the context in which they are presented.^[1]

Sentences

Eldar sentence	translation	notes	source
Shea nudh Asuryanish ereintha Asuryanat	May the blessings of Asuryan protect the children of Asuryan from abomination	Most potent and dire of all prayers	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 56
Da gceilfi an fhirinne, b'flieidir go neosfai breag-	If the truth were hidden, perhaps a lie would be told.	Sentence may be incomplete	Harlequin (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 131
Bhi se chomh dorcha gur cheapamair go raibh an oichie tagtha.	It was so dark that we thought night had come.		Harlequin (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 132
Nil ann ach cleasai, agus tá an iomad measa aige air féin.	The trickster thinks too much of himself.		Chaos Child (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 142
Bionn an fear ciallmar ina thost muai ná bîonn pioc le rá aige.		Meaning unknown	Chaos Child (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 143
Elthir corannir rhiantha en.	The Eldar maiden who weeps tears for the warrior-folk in the starlight of Rhidhol during the winter.	Basic translation means "mourner" or "widow" though has a much deeper meaning for grief and loss in the Eldar tongue	Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 49

Terms

A

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Agaith	False face	Refers to the face masks worn by Harlequins	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 191
Ai'elethra		Path	Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition)
Alai	Of the Alaitoc craftworld		Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 49
Amon Harakht	Eagle pilot	Fighter pilot	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 42
Arebennian		Harlequin Solitaires	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 187
Asuryani	Follower of Asuryan	Craftworld Eldar	Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition)
Athair		Harlequin Troupe Master	White Dwarf 53 (2015) pg. 31
Atherakhia	Destruction		Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 35

B

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Bechareth	Spirit on the wind	Used about Eldar who died without a spirit stone	Dark Son (Short Story) by Gav Thorpe - Path of the Eldar (Omnibus) pg. 765
Beithir	Thunderbolt/striking serpent	Ambiguous word; applied to Eldar Support Weapon Batteries	Codex Titanicus, p. 38
Brathu-angau	Kiss of doom	Harlequin's Kiss weapon	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 191
Buanna	Reaper	Shuriken Cannon/Shrieker Cannon	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 191

C

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Ceiba-ny-shak		Eldar curse, exact translation unknown	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 49
Ceifulgaithann	Wind rider	Applied to Eldar Jetbikes	Codex Titanicus, p. 38
Creidann	Belief-maker	Mini-grenade launcher firing hallucinogen grenades	WD127, p. 191

D

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Dakiilithyli		Jetbikes	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 221
Dannan	Death	See: Mael dannan	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 42
Dathedi	Between colours	holo-suit	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 191
Distaur		Harlequin Mime	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 186
Drethuchii	The Shattering of Harmony	Symbol of the Kabal of the Broken Sigil	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), p. 19
Druchii	Dark Ones	Dark Eldar	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 219

E

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Eladrith Ynneas		Meaning Dark Eldar, the term was first used openly by the Kabal of the Black Heart	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition) pg. 48
Esdainn		Harlequin Shadowseer	White Dwarf 53 (2015) pg. 31
Eshairr		Fourth of the five words for an outcast; only one meaning above the level of a true outcast; deadly insult	Shadow Point (Novel), page 52

F

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Fhaisorr'ko	Shadow Point (Novel)	A decisive point in the future which the Eldar Seers cannot predict	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 53
Fian Dialcaman		Dire Avengers	Codex Titanicus, p. 39
Fian Siispeiraigh		Swooping Hawks	Codex Titanicus, p. 39
Fir Caurifel		Eldar Titan Clans	Codex Titanicus, p. 48

G

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Geirgilath		A Harlequin flip belt	White Dwarf 53 (2015) pg. 31

H

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Haranshemash	World of Blood and Tears	Present name of the Exodite World "Haran"	Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 43

I

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Ilmaea	Black suns	The dying stars held in sub-realms of Commorragh to provide energy	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition) pg. 10

K

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Kaelis Ra	The Destroyer of Light	C'tan Nightbringer	Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), p. 28
Kilithikadya	Near-future-to-come	Near future	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 53

L

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Lann Caihe	Water Bringer	Executive officer, second in command on a spaceship. It his duty to 'bring water' to 'quench the fire' of his superior (i.e.: to relieve him of his command if needed). Extremely rare, such an act is a disgrace to the captain in question who has no choice but to leave the craftworld becoming an outcast	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 44 and p. 244

M

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Mael dannan	Total and merciless extermination	No mercy/No quarter	Shadow Point (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 42
Marathag	Face of death	Fear-inducing Rictus Masks worn by Harlequin Troupe Masters	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 191, White Dwarf 53 (2015) pg. 31
Marb'ailtor	Corpse-Joker	Name of a Harlequin, translation might not be fully accurate	Chaos Child (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 159
Margorach		Harlequin Death Jesters (literally "death fool" in Scottish Gaelic)	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 185
Marsgrech	Screaming death	Bio-explosive shuriken ammunition	Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, p. 192
Maugan Ra	The Harvester of Souls	Name and title of Maugan Ra	Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition), [Needs Citation]
Maugetar	Harvester	Weapon of Maugan Ra	Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 42
Menshad Korum	Hunters in pursuit of themselves	Lost Warriors; Exarchs of two or more Warrior Aspects	White Dwarf 127 (1990), p. 25
Mile'ionahd	Warrior of wonder; warrior of surprise	Eldar name used by the Callidus Assassin, Meh'Lindi	Harlequin (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 137
Mon-keigh		Any species deemed inferior; most often used for humans. Derived from legendary cannibalistic misshapen monstrosities that invaded and subjugated Eldar lands until they were cleansed from the galaxy by the hero Elronhir.	Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 49
Murehk	Sting of the wasp	Shuriken Pistol	Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 49

R

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Rhana Dandra		The final battle where all the Eldar will face Chaos for the last time
Rillietann		A member of a Harlequin Troupe	White Dwarf 53 (2015) pg. 31

S

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Saedath		Allegorical strategic plan for a battle, taken from a mythic play of a Harlequin masque	Codex: Harlequins (7th Edition), p. 14
Saim	Snake; secret knowledge	Double meaning - the snake is supposed to know all secrets	Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 3
Seachmall		Illusion	Harlequin (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 229
Seachran		Delusion	Harlequin (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 229
Sha'eil	Place of daemons; hell	The Warp	Farseer (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 134
Shelwe	Song	When used as a suffix for names, the meaning is "Song of name"	Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition), p. 3
Shlaereen		Silent death	Vindicare (Short Story) – Tales from the Dark Millennium (Anthology) p. 58
Sierbahn		Scatter Laser	Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)
Slavhreenur	Salvation		Warrior Coven (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 97
Suin Daellae	The doom that wails	Weapon of the Avatar	WD127, p. 32

T

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Tranglam		'Doctrine of Tranglam' seems to be the Eldar term for Chaos Theory	Chaos Child (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 161
Tuelean		Shuriken Catapult	Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)

U-Y

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Uigebealach		Eldar theory of the Webway	Harlequin (Novel): [Needs Citation], p. 231
Yngir		Demi-god giants; C'tan	Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition) p. 63, Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), p. 42
Ynnealidh	The necropolis below	Refers to Low Commorragh and other regions around it, used to express contempt by those in High Commorragh	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), p. 11

Related articles

• Eldar Quotes

Sources

• 1: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition), pg. 37